Recent global developments such as the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic outbreak has resulted in a lot of uncertainty and hysteria never before seen. Entire countries on lock down, businesses shutting down, we see a gradual slow down in national economies.

Trade will never stop, it may slow-down, but will never stop simply because people need to survive, from a basic necessity such as food, to the packaging, to clothing, medicine and other raw materials, trade facilitation will always be crucial no matter the condition of the global economy.